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Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is understandably one of the leading causes of drug addiction, but what many people don’t understand is that an addiction can actually make the pain worse over the long-term. Chronic pain can affect one’s mental state, their physical health and ultimately, their entire way of life.

What is Chronic Pain?

Chronic pain is defined as pain that has existed for a minimum of six months, even after the responsible condition has been treated. In some cases, it is believed that certain individuals may even be predisposed to suffering from this condition. These individuals are most likely those who have suffered traumas early-on in life or they have a personal or family history of addiction.

The existence of mental health disorders, especially in those also suffering from an addiction, can also be responsible for the development of chronic pain.

What are the Symptoms of Chronic Pain?

Chronic pain frequently goes hand in hand with depression and other mood alterations. The constant stress from the pain can result in frequent mood swings, from irrational anger to feelings of isolation. Other symptoms can include:

  • Fatigue
  • Anxiety
  • Physical depreciation
  • Lack of sex drive
  • Disturbed sleep
  • Weight loss or gain
  • Confusion
  • Low self-esteem

Pain can also cause problems within the family or in other relationships, legal problems, financial problems or work-related problems.

Overcome Chronic Pain by Overcoming Your Addiction

Stop turning to drugs as a solution to your pain issues. In most cases, the drugs are actually causing a reverse effect. Research shows us that once a chronic pain sufferer goes through detox they quite often notice a significant reduction in their pain.

Allow Stepping Stone Center for Recovery the opportunity to help you get healthy. Our treatment center is recognized as one of the leading providers of addiction medicine in the United States and we have received The Joint Commission’s prestigious Gold Seal of Approval. Our treatment programs work!

Call our toll-free helpline today at 1-800-237-3150 to receive a free one-on-one drug addiction assessment. Our caring counselors will help you determine the best course of action for dealing with your addiction and chronic pain issues. Your call is confidential and our nationally recognized helpline is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call now!
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